How much does Medicare Part B pay for physical therapy?
Average reimbursement for physical therapy visit s under Medicare part B will pay between $97 and $105 for a 60-minute, 4-unit physical therapy treatment.
The initial evaluation visit typically reimburses at a higher rate of $130 to $160 on average due to the higher relative value of the initial evaluation code.
How much does a physical therapy evaluation cost?
Medicare Part B reimbursement rates vary based on location, but in general, reimbursement rates for a physical therapy initial evaluation (CPT Code 97161, 97162, 97163) range between $90 and $110.
What determines Medicare Part B Reimbursement rates for Physical Therapy?
1.) Location –
Different states have different reimbursement rates. Watch the video at the bottom of this article to learn how you can check reimbursement rates specific to your state.
2.) Services Delivered –
Different CPT Procedure codes will reimburse at different rates. Therapeutic activity 97530 reimburses at nearly 20% higher rates than Therapeutic exercise 97110.
3.) Length of treatment –
Many of the main physical therapy codes are time based codes. The longer you treat a Medicare beneficiary the greater number of units billed and as a result the higher reimbursement per visit.
Does Outpatient Physical Therapy Pay Differently When Delivered In the Home?
No, there is no different between Medicare Part B reimbursement rates for physical therapy service delivered in the patient’s home or in a private practice clinic.
How do I Become a Contracted Medicare provider?
If you would like to learn more about contracting with Medicare as a physical therapist in private practice read this post: Click here
If you want to learn how to look up the Medicare CMS Physician Fee Schedule for 2020 and specifically for physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech language pathology, WATCH THIS VIDEO.
In 2020 CMS Physician Fee Schedule Lookup Tool Shows:
- 97161 – $84.17
- 97110 – $30.21
- 97124 – $28.53
- 97140 – $27.83
- 97530 – $38.43
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Anthony Maritato, PT
Private Practice Owner / Physical Therapist
After starting a private practice physical therapy clinic in 2022 with his wife Kathy Maritato, PT, Tony and Kathy grew their practice to five locations across two states.
Now, Tony and Kathy enjoy spending time treating patients in the morning, coaching therapists in the evening, and being home to play with their dog Tucker and 4 boys.
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